Handmade tortelloni stuffed with acorn squash, escarole, ham, and ricotta, finished in a buttery pecorino-tomato cream sauce. An Italian masterclass worth every minute.
Plum tomato salsa with sherry vinegar, shallot, serrano, thyme, and cilantro. A bright Mediterranean-leaning fresh salsa for spooning over grilled fish and chicken.
New England Clam Chowder is a creamy and hearty soup that originated in the northeastern region of the United States. It typically consists of clams, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream, with a base thickened by a roux. This delicious and comforting dish is a perfect meal for a chilly day and is often enjoyed with oyster crackers or crusty bread.
Vegetarian pumpkin walnut loaf: fresh pumpkin, rice, walnuts and herbs baked together and served with a quick stewed tomato sauce. A fall main dish that doesn't apologize for being meat-free.
A cost-effective veggie only hash that uses up basic pantry vegetables. Develops a nice crusty brown surface as it cooks.
German Eierschwaemme: wild mushrooms sauteed in butter with onion and parsley, folded into soft scrambled eggs. A simple Alpine dish that showcases foraged boletes or chanterelles.
This pasta sauce is basically a variation on the Indian raita, a cooling, soothing combination of cucumber, cilantro and yogurt.
Low-calorie baked macaroni and cheese made with skim milk, cottage cheese instead of cheddar, dill, and parsley. Topped with breadcrumbs and paprika for a crispy finish.
This soup is a complete meal when served with a green salad and French bread.
Pasta e ceci, a classic Italian chickpea and pasta soup with garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, and parsley. Simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
A simple but succulent dish that is perfect to enjoy when having a significant other over for dinner.
Vinegar-marinated pork shoulder braised with bacon, rice, and pimiento-stuffed olives in one casserole. Bold Latin-inspired flavors with a 6-hour marinade that does all the work.
Moroccan chicken braised with preserved lemons, green olives, ginger, coriander, and garlic in a fragrant broth. A one-pot North African classic with bold, bright flavors.
Mama's lemon chicken dipped in fresh lemon juice, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs, and baked with olive oil, parsley, and onion. A crispy, tangy Italian-style baked chicken.
Portuguese fried squid rings in a light egg-white batter that fries up crispy and dry when the oil is hot enough. Lulas Sevilhana are a classic Iberian calamari dish seasoned with lemon juice.
Salmon con ternera stacks poached salmon on pounded beef steak with a garlic-herb crust, ham, and shrimp. A dramatic surf-and-turf baked in one dish.